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Sustainability

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Opinion: “Why it’s time to ditch Veganuary”

Is Veganuary over? The idea of ethical eating needs a rethink, says regenerative-farming advocate Farshad Kazemian.

Travel

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Where to eat in Prague

Prague is filled with welcoming cafés, beer halls and restaurants. Here's where to eat in Europe's cosiest city...

Discoveries

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5 exciting food finds from Northern Ireland to refresh your storecupboard

Refresh your storecupboard with some exciting food products from Northern Ireland, including artisan pasta and sparkling tea.

Menus

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Ravinder Bhogal’s epic New Year’s Eve menu

Restaurateur and food writer Ravinder Bhogal is known for her exciting mixture of worldly styles: this is her spectacular New Year’s Eve menu.

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“My Christmas nightmare? Cooking in someone else’s kitchen”

According to food writer Claire Ruston, the most stressful thing about Christmas is cooking in someone else's kitchen. What a nightmare!

Drinks

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Taste tested: The best drinks for New Year’s Eve parties 2024

Our best New Year's Eve drinks picks for the 2024 party season include white wines, red wines, rosé, spirits, cocktails, softies and mixers.

Drinks

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6 genius batch bottled cocktails that you can make ahead

Hosting a party? Make one of these festive batch bottled cocktails ahead of time and then relax and enjoy your evening.

Guides

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How to make the best Christmas cheeseboard

Here's what to keep in mind when planning your best-ever cheeseboard, with recipes for delicious cheese accompaniments.

Leftovers

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What to do with cheeseboard leftovers

Wondering what to do with those cheeseboard leftovers from Christmas? We share genius use-up ideas and tips for both hard and soft cheeses.

Tips

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Party hosting tips to delight your guests (and preserve your sanity)

Hosting a party and in need of some tips? Avoid the stresses of festive entertaining with the help of Jonathan Attwood, professional host.

Round-ups

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Every air fryer recipe you need for Christmas

These Christmas air fryer recipes, from canapés and sides to desserts, are actually better air-fried than cooked in an traditional oven.

Interviews

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Alison Hammond on Baileys, Christmas buffets and her new novel Bombshell

Alison talks about her mum’s cooking, the best present she's ever received, the Hammond Christmas buffet and her new novel, Bombshell.

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“I don’t mind what time presents are opened, but I do care about the food”: What happens when two Christmas dinners become one?

Food writer Clare Finney explores what happens when two Christmas dinners become one, from step-families to new couples blending traditions.

Skills

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Best of the best: How to make the ultimate beef wellington

Learn how to make the ultimate beef wellington with our expert guide. Think tender beef fillet, rich pâté, duxelles and golden pastry.

Round-ups

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7 of the best Baileys recipes to make this Christmas

It wouldn't be Christmas without Baileys. These delicious Baileys recipes include Yule log, trifle and make-ahead desserts.

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12 essential side dish recipes for your Christmas dinner

Make your best Christmas dinner with these 12 essential side dish recipes. Sprouts, roasties, stuffing... and even cauliflower cheese.

Drinks

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Taste tested: 20 of the best wines & drinks for Christmas 2024

If you're stocking up on bottles of wine and special drinks for Christmas 2024, follow Susy Atkins’ recommendations for a very merry time.

Round-ups

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10 recipes the delicious. team can’t wait to make this Christmas

The delicious. team share the recipes they can't wait to make this Christmas, including beef wellington, canapés and a new twist on Yule log.

Sustainability

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How to organise your fridge and freezer for Christmas

Leftovers expert Elly Curshen shares how to organise your fridge and freezer at Christmas to save money, reduce waste and more.

Taste tests

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Taste tested: The best supermarket Christmas food 2024

Discover the best supermarket Christmas food for 2024, tested by the delicious. team, including snacks, puddings, picky bits and showstoppers.

Round-ups

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12 inventive mincemeat recipes (that aren’t mince pies)

Mincemeat fans: branch out from mince pies this year with these 12 imaginative mincemeat recipes, ideal for using up an spare jar.

Round-ups

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7 colourful red cabbage recipes for Christmas and beyond

Explore new red cabbage recipes and discover how to cook it to its best advantage, including traditional red cabbage for Christmas Day.

Menus

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The best traditional Christmas dinner menu

This is our definitive traditional Christmas dinner menu, with every element made the best, from the turkey to the sprouts and gravy.

Guides

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Your step-by-step Christmas dinner time plan

Follow our step-by-step Christmas dinner time plan and you’ll be as chilled as a snowman while cooking the most important meal of the year.

Discoveries

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A guide to Northern Ireland’s best cheeses

We’ve picked four of the best cheeses from Northern Ireland to make your cheeseboard sing – at Christmas or any time of the year.

Gift guides

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Five of the finest foodie Christmas gifts from Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is home to some fabulous small producers; browse five of our favourite food and drink gift ideas from them.

Offers & Competitions

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How to subscribe to delicious. magazine

Looking to subscribe to delicious. magazine? Find out how to to buy print, digital and overseas subscriptions plus back issues.

Cookbooks

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The 25 best cookbooks of 2024

We reveal the 25 best cookbooks of 2024, including top books for home cooking, storytelling, exploring, learning and niche subjects.

Gift guides

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The best unusual Christmas gifts for food lovers 2024

Give the gift of the unexpected this Christmas with our guide to the best unusual presents for food lovers, from quirky socks to gin.

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